"Samson's character was asking McLachlan's character about her husband's recent murder. The man was found not guilty so why was he dropped from the show. Sad times!!! A source at the Seven Network - the new home of Doctor Blake after it was axed by the ABC - confirmed the series will return without its title character. Egos be damned. I worked in a male dominated industry all my life. I watch the show from the USA I loved the show with doctor as the lead,very disappointing he is not apart of show And think of poor Jean. I am also sick of women [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy]. Not me for sure. Consider the source. Change). 2013 - Crime, Thriller, Mystery +1 Crime, Thriller, Mystery +1 What a shame I so enjoyed the series. Why did you cancel Craig? Three years after the ABC telemovie, the story is told in the late 1960s with a new cast and a new script. The writers can figure out how. Obviously that did not happen. (LogOut/ The next instalment, like the the season five finale that went to air in November 2017, will be a telemovie. Im very disappointed and I will encourage all my friends to not watch it as well. Well how can the sho be called Blake mysteries without Dr Blake? The hope for the telemovie is that it will rate well enough to motivate Seven to commission more. Now Im all for women speaking up against sexual harassment. Sadly I lost my best friend in 2015. Clearly, they both have risque personalities and were doin what comes natural. Love this show. You can have a show where two people finally get married then you jump 3 years and start without the Main Star. And BTW: Wasnt the shows message always about how Men are assaulted and in this case it is a strong probability. If the police find the most serious of those accusations to be true, hes likely to go to jail. This sums him up perfectly and by his own hand. Not moving forward with Craig in the title role is a major mistake!! King . Then it he is .live in Canada and absolutely love this show. You were wrong to leave McLachlan out. Here in America in the late 1600s how many people were put to death as witches in Salem Massachusetts? There is so much crap on T.V. I am about to cancel my 2 streamers as they lost their imports of value ( The Sniffer, a Russian offering is simply stupid), while most that are left are just black soul sucking affairs. I dont understand, if he was found innocent of charges, why is he being let go? Not all stories are true and unless you have 100% evidence names should not be mentioned, you are innocent until proven guilty, look at what happened to Sir Cliff Richard. Guess I wont be purchasing Season 4 or watching this show any longer. Nadine Garner. I am 86 years old and I am unfair that we live in a different now, but during my working life, which most was spent in the government, I worked with family men who were gentlemen . How can there be any believability when Dr Blake is all about his being a police doctor and pathologist, who also is a competent at forensics, is no longer portrayed? Without Dr Blake the show will be like a steak dinner without the beef. Wont bother watching it without Dr Blake in it if it comes to NZ. I am a feminist (well, ALL life is important to me!) It needs Craigs presence to survive. In addition, one of my sisters was raped. and he is still working . that is what is wrong with TV and this country now, I am watching repeats at the moment but cant wait to watch the new series it wont be the same if he is not in it he has made the show wonderful with the rest of the cast he should remain in the cast. A really good programme is aired, one that is worth following, & then its completely changed, or even cancelled. I just started watching the show a week ago and kept recognizing one of the characters from another show, so did a search and found all of the allegations and the decision to pull him from the show. SHARES. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Please the TV company that has taken over the making Dr Blakes Mysteries think again why should you get rid of an innocent man. ", "McLachlan's conduct in kissing Wouters down the stomach once out of sight of the audience was unnecessary for the performance of the Janet Bed Scene, was not scripted or directed.". But, a mob mentality has taken over, the press is too quick to condemn, and I think some women have jumped on the bandwagon to get attention or to attack someone they have a grudge against. The sad part is that Craig has to go through all this. When it is not convenient for us then it must not be true?? This show is good because of Doctor Blake. WHAT A SHAME THAT EVEN THOUGH HE HAS CLEARED HIS NAME, HE WILL NOT CONTINUE IN THIS SHOW. This petition starter stood up and took action. From a female who supports womens voices, but also respects and relies on innocent until proven guilty beyond a doubt. Unfortunately, we again have lost an excellent Australian actor because the company have not got the gumption to stand by their actor. Management decisions by Australian companies always seem to be the wrong. The show is so well written and I think it would be an injustice to not only Craig, Cast and crew and to the viewers (I am in the USA) if this show is cancelled. I love the show so much and I do love Jean, but bring Dr. Blake back and tell him to behave. (LogOut/ I think that all the people (not your good self, of course), threatening to boycott the show because of Mr McLachlans absence will do the Australian actors and crew a great disservice. We dont need to shame all men equally & men should be allowed to make amends. Watching from Canada on Seattle KCTS public television. just as in America, an accusation is considered as proof of misconduct. We have swung too far in the opposite direction when believe the woman without proof is the new standard. Me to Chris ????? So happy to hear they will go forward, but very, very sad that they are punishing Craig. This was not as scripted or directed.". Did they think they were on a Shakespearean drama; something smells here. A prominent family has died, causing a community shock in Ballarat. 3 A Foreign Field. It seems to me if Craig was found NOT GUILTY, he should remain in the show. All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. In addition, the producers, December Media, through an independent investigation cleared Craig of any misconduct during the filming of The Dr. Blake Mysteries. Omg Just ridiculous how dare Channel 7 convict Craig like this they really have to answer the question why they have dropped him from the show as he hasnt been convicted of anything and by the looks of things he wont. If the same accusations were made from the Dr Blake set, then it could come closer to an open-and-shut case. Signup for our newsletter to get notified about our next ride. As much as I love all the characters, Craig just IS the show. Jock Clement points a gun at Blake, who confronted him after he murdered his mother. The Doctor Blake Mysteries is an original 10-part murder mystery series starring one of Australia s favourite and most versatile actors, Craig McLachlan, as the maverick country town doctor Lucien . If he was found not guilty, then keep him in it. They need to rethink their over hadty actions.theres No Show Without Punch. This is a wonderful show that people truly enjoy, of course someone will find a way to destroy it. His accuser said he was fine on the Wrong Girl. He puts his hands on the men to. Manners Personified. I admire Nadine Garner for speaking the truth and defending her co-star. Get a life. Its getting to be like it is with our US media. And NObody else can play that part like he does- hes perfect for it and the character! Im in the US, so unfortunately Im not sure that my support counts for much to the Australian stations, but I could be talked into watching the show as long as Jean, Alice and Lawson are still featured. Brenda, thanks for putting into words how I have been feeling as well. If men just behaved and treated women with the same respect they demand for themselves, we wouldnt need me too. "Wouters initially tried to brush it off by jovially saying 'don't be silly'. Dont let so many fans down. I just LOVE this show. Will not be watching without Craig. Set in 1959, after decades away from his native Australia, Blake returns to his rural hometown to run his late father's medical practice. He has been proven innocent! Morality and media does the combination exist? I am really saddened Craig McLachlan will be let go from the series, it has become one of my favorite shows, with all of the hoopla here in the USA re women making accusations against male celebrities I guess I am not surprised, my goodness, well wake up one day to TV shows and movies where there will be no male stars.I do not believe for one minute that the majority of these accusations are legitimate, women, girls suck up to their male counterparts and bosses to get ahead in their fields, to ensure they get the part then at a later convenient time come the allegations that end up ruining the accuseds lives. Ive lived in the age of men and their questionable comments or habits but short of RAPE or TOTAL mistreatment as I said in the beginning ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. So different from sexual assault which is not helped by this kind of spurious accusation. A source at the Seven Network the new home ofDoctor Blakeafter it was axed by the ABC confirmed the series will return without its title character. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. "At one point during the car trip, McLachlan turned the air conditioning vents away from himself and so Steele turned the air conditioning down, assuming it was too cold for McLachlan," the statement says. I am truly saddened by the loss of Craig McLachlan from Dr. Blake I dont understand how this is happened either. Now that Mr. McLachlan has been cleared why is he not going to return to the role that he so masterfully played time and again? How is that going to work? Thank You. Jayne, what experiences are you actually referring to? This amounts to nothing more than a cowardly witch hunt! Nadine is great, but without Dr. Blake? Do not think I will watch it. If Craig McLachian has been appropriate on Dr. Blake, why penalize him for Rocky Horror? . - Famed author Reed Rodney (Blake Stadel - Riverdale, The Twilight Zone) seems to have it all - international acclaim for his . Stand together, refuse to do the new episodes without Craig and give the viewers want they want. Lovely to hear that Craig is supportive of the decision, and doesnt that speak volumes about his character. he got promoted and she didnt so on the same day he got the new job she ran to HR and said six years prior my brother kissed her without consent at a christmas party I feel the decision was a knee-jerk one, and not backed up by discovery and judicial ruling. Allegations of sexual misconduct against McLachlan in January put an end to that plan. Today they want to make decisions as to who goes and who stays. Wednesday 6th May 2009. There is no censorship at all now. YES .. I think its TRUE that he was found guilty only by the media!! See More Details about "The Blake Mysteries: Ghost Stories (DVD, 2018)" Return to top. Maybe the shows producers should get the cast together and simply say that these these allegations and whatever reasons for them, will be let go and not repeated. There ARE alot of us who this has happened todont put all women into categories of just making up lies or whatever..it cheapens those of us who have been through this. Seven first picked up the popular series in October 2017afterthe ABC dropped the television version of the show earlier that year. No Craig, no watching!!!! After 33 years, in 1959, he returns to his hometown in Ballarat and does not stop searching for his lover and her kid. If you run this Just look what happened to our US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his confirmation hearings! Dr Lucien Blake left Ballarat as a young man. And after all the trouble people went through last year with the petition to keep the show on the air. How many more lives, reputations, and careers are going to be destroyed before people finally start understanding a great majority of these women are liars and only want money and 15 minutes of fame. Jean is just a councilwoman and Dr. Harvey never had the insight nor the imagination of Dr. Blake. [] . So stupid for the producers to think It will work without the central character. If Channel 7 sees how much we want to see the return of The Doctor Blake Mysteries with Craig McLachlan as Lucien Blake, we will see him return as the beautiful character he created and our show will continue for many years. The Doctor is Out of Town Mysteries? I think the x-senator needs to run again because i think hed be re-elected. This is why I do still think there is alot of stuff that is taken way out of context and is over the top against males and like all opinions some people do take things to the extreme in their views one way or the other. BRING BACK CRAIG AS BLAKE !!!! Those in the media profiting off this should either donate ALL the speaking fees to the cause or just be quiet. I like to talk about Blake in terms of Lazarus.". In ABCs finale Nadine Garners housekeeper married Lucien Blake (Craig McLachlan) but in the months that followed its screening McLachlan has been at the centre of allegations he is currently fighting in court. The heart of the series had been torn out and it was pointless the cast seemed half hearted, the plot was vague, there was nothing to hold the attention it was ghastly in the extreme. April 15, 2018 10:48. by Josie Tutty. We need a show like this since it represents what TV should be. The show will fail w/o him and I for one wont watch it. It would only seem to reason that if no evidence was found & facts dont substantiate the allegations that is by definition innocent. I found Longmire, who by the way is an American made series, but apparently it was too tame for the people hear in the USA. Ch 7 were in a no win situation. She lost her first husband in the war and still blames herself. I am hoping they find him Innocent of all charges .I love the show. However, it is very much an ensemble cast. They want everyone to handle things for them. Like so many others, I really like Jean but she is not what people tune in to watch. Sick of this #metoo garbage. I have purchased and watched this entire series but am not interested if Craig McLachlan is not in it. He is primarily recognized for his roles on soap operas such asNeighbours and Home and Away as well as the BBC One spy dramaBugs. Have you read through or witnessed for yourselves the entire show of Rocky Horror, the subject it covers? What happened to Lucien on Blake Mysteries? From a purely artistic standpoint, the show simply wont be plausible without him. Oh well.. Ill find something else to watch. Surely the local police will have to have a replacement doctor? December 19th, 2018 By David Knox 18 commentsFiled under: News, Top Stories, EXCLUSIVE: Seven is not proceeding with more of The Blake Mysteries in 2019, all but signalling the end for the Doctor Blake franchise. Dedicated to Craig McLachlan, the Award Winning, Talented Australian Actor, Musician, Composer & Singer. Simple really. Start a new slate. While I have no doubt that there are a great many men who are guilty, and have been found out by the #metoo movement, the fact that anyone who is accused nowadays seems to be automatically guilty is shameful. My gay brother killed himself five years ago after being accused of kissing a female co worker Why is it OK for the media to print unproven allegations and destroy lives. I cant imagine this show without Craig. The series will be a failure without Craig. A court of law has not found Craig McLaughlen guilty and for this production company to totally believe one side over the other without oroof from tge courts is just wrong. But I like to have fun and love the Dr. Blake Mysteries. So what will Craig be doing instead? How to Market Your Business with Webinars. 2 Sorrow Songs. McLachlan pulled away a few seconds later when a crew member standing in the doorway yelled words to the effect of 'Craig, we need you back on set'.". They killed off designated survivor wife instead of putting a new actor in her place,it ruined the show and now its canceled. I do think were going a little overboard on applying 2018 mores retroactively and not letting these guys defend themselves. Craig IS DR BLAKE! And, yes, by all means, bring Craig McLachlan back! No McLachlan NO Dr. Blake pure and simple. I live in the UK and love this series. I dont think the show will survive without Craig..bad decision on someones part. I am in the USA and love this show. Have you never heard a bunch of women sexually teasing and embarrassing a shy young lad, in an office environment. Little Boy Blue. Motivations for such allegations are ambiguous. you start off with an angry response right off the state to enphasisze your position, when you do not need to. We Watched The Blake Mysteries To Day 8 9 2019. I only watched half of one episode of the Dr Blake without Craig McLachlan it was terrible. Back in my dating days, if a young fellow got out of hand, a good slap would put him in his place. And I hope this is a negative blip that can be easily overcome, as it does seem that it was unjustified. However, with her shrewd, witty, and observant behavior, she managesto steer clear of unnecessary talk. My husband and I just finished watching the last episode of Season 3. What once a fantastic show just went downhill. This was not scripted or directed. They were quick to report on the defamation case so I suppose that is showing support. Started watching this show recently. Nadine Garner has been instrumental in getting The Blake Mysteries back on-air this year. The Doctor Blake Mysteries. I view from America and love this show. The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Craig McLachlan as Doctor Lucien Blake Photo courtesy of Ovation TV. Sexist attitudes exist all over the world. I feel like Ive lost a friend. Last updated: Mon, 4 Jul 2022 9:00. Sick of needing these movements. Save your money Seven. Set in Ballarat in the 1950s, The Doctor Blake Mysteries ran for five popular seasons on the ABC, before being axed in 2017, controversially because it still attracted a dedicated following. But please read the story thoroughly and carefully. I just cant understand why some women defend a person like Trump who defends inappropriate behavior . Its also sad that no one will actually stand up for him. Without Craig, there is no show of course. By pulling any one character out, the whole production collapses. He Always Seemed Genuinely Gracious To Everyone. His death was determined to be a homicide at a civil trial. Dont spoil a good show by taking out the best lead character. Given that an independent investigation resulted in NO EVIDENCE to support his accusers allegations Im surprised that the network saw fit to let him go, ANYway. Who has [Edited under Mumbrellas comment moderation policy] How many lives have been ruined? Coworkers and staff believe in him and respect his work. Its ruined now. And now I have to lose DOC. This is becoming crazy. My partner and I are also UK watchers, it is a very popular series here and I agree with the majority of comments. The new one does not have same feel and excitement with out Dr Blake. (LogOut/ I wont be watching. The loss of Craig McLaughlin on The Doctor Blake Mysteries is a loss for us all In this rancid culture, anybody can say anything accusatory Everyone is at risk. I will support the telemovie in the hope that its a way to bring back its heart and soul Craig McLachlan. I loved all the characters. By what one reads in online blogs, his fans are upset that he is off of the Dr. Blake Mysteries, so this whole issue apparently hasnt done the damage that the producers appear to believe it has. Will Dr Blake . You had a very popular and successful series and because a few people make an accusation you take the mainstay, Dr Blake, off the show???? A war widow, Jean understands that her living with a single man is a source of speculation and gossip in the small town. This is just another witch hunt. I hope the fact they have written his character out by him disappearing means that there could be an opening for him to come back. The Herald Sun reports Channel 7 has given the green light for a 90-minute telemovie called The Blake Mysteries, where Doctor Lucien Blake disappears in mysterious circumstances. I love this show but will not watch without him. Regarding the harassment, it happens, then you report it, on the 3rd time the person in question is fired. Craig McLachlan has returned to Australia to take up the lead role of Dr Lucien Blake who in the story returns to Ballarat to take over his father's medical practice after his death. Without Craig McLachlan this show will quickly die. I love the series..just wish theyd tone down the music to make it easier to hear the dialogue..wont work without dr Blake no matter how great the rest of them are. Seriously Dr. BLake without Dr Blake? PLEASE BRING BACK CRAIG MCLACHLAN. Discussions got under way to reboot the series with Garners character Jean, wife of McLachlans Dr Lucien Blake, at the centre. By accusing the President of rape with no foundation or proof I believe you are joining the throngs you condemn. Therefore, it shall collapse without him. I agree, this is sad and seems a lot overreacted! 41. Thank you You must put McLachlan back on. During World War II, Blakes job requires him to travel to the Far East, where he falls for a married Chinese woman and ends up having a child with her. Who will solve the murders Mrs Beasley thats laughable. The two have been together for many years and their wedding is a beautiful and moving event. I certainly hope Craigs character is reconsidered. As usual, another actor loses credibility because of an unproven claim. In the television show Doctor Blake Mysteries, Dr. Blake is a widower. What will they call it? "Norfolk went to Mr McLachlan's dressing room at the interval as requested and found McLachlan sitting on his chair naked. Without Craig it wont even be a Dr. Blake Mystery!!! And given the police couldnt put a case together, there clearly wasnt a case to answer. I wont be watching if Craig McLachlan isnt in the show. No reason not to bring back Dr. Blake with Craig. Whether its the portrayal of the character or the actors own behavior, it doesnt discriminate between sexes. we all got over it. Not worth watching without Craig McLachlan. Selucea, here, from Washington state, USA: This is such a shame; there are so few quality television shows to watch now days that I hate to lose another one to FOOLISH (not my first choice for an adjective!) I live in the USA,.. started watching Dr Blake series in October 2019. Look in the news reports. Do you want a land of Amazons? He Had An Uncanny Way Of Setting The TRAP. I am thirty minutes into The Blake Mysteries and I am contemplating shutting it off. Some joy has left my life, I will not watch Dr. Blake without Craig McLachlan. Im so glad I never had kids that will have to grow up in this so called world that we live in these days. If found guilty, theyd be slammed if they had put Craig in. I was just a lowly stenographer, bur I never experienced or saw any harassment or bullying. Pic by James Brickwood. Death in Paradise is a British-French crime drama television series created by Robert Thorogood. As much as I love the character of Jean I dont think Ill enjoy watching it anymore. The writing is brilliant and it would be such a loss if this show was no longer. I disagree with the viewer who said she always noticed the I too am disappointed that the lead actor who made the show what it is. She finds it challenging to cope up with Luciens eccentric and sometimes unconcerned behavior. The series they had both been about to start filming was shelved indefinitely, and Garner found herself staring down the possibility of never again stepping into the shoes of her much-loved . It wont. Well said Kate. As far as Im concerned what about women who sexually assault men/children? (LogOut/ I understand where youre coming from and can understand the desire to support the show. Again I will terribly miss him. Australia is becoming ridiculously politically correct(; I watched one of the movie versions and although Nadine good she is part of the duo we here in uk loved please dont spoil a very good programme if nothing was found to be wrong . Has anyone seen Rocky Horror Show? The whole show is indecent the title character has sex with just about every other character in the show! They have some responsibility. And misconduct by him as spoken But it needs Craig a!also live in England. Since Craig Mclachlan was found innocent of the charges against him he should not have been fired from the Dr. Blake Mystery Series. No trial just guilty. He has been involved in film, television, the music industry and music theatre for over 30 years. Hope it will return with him. Please bring him back ! With few things on TV worth watching dr. Blake was a joy. Im so sad, I just found out. It is a good show and he has a good lead. Cant tell you how much excitement it brings when you have to wait for another new series to begin. I am very sorry about Craig being taken off.You are all right in that it will not be the same. . There are a lot of women lying now and have jumped on the band wagon of blaming men, I wont be watching either. Return this item for free. I love Mrs. Beezly, but without Dr. Blake solving crimes, whats the purpose! Frankly, I thought it was better without him.
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